THUNDER BAY - The Thunder Bay Courthouse will remain closed for the week following a fire in the building's electrical room on Sunday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the Ministry of the Attorney General.
On Sunday, Oct. 4, a fire ignited at the Thunder Bay Courthouse on the seventh floor at approximately 5 p.m.
The city’s fire prevention captain says although most of the damage was caused by water, restoration repairs could take some time.
Brian Gray, ministry spokesperson with the Attorney General said in an emailed statement on Monday the electrical room has been sealed by order of the Fire Marshall and investigators will be returning to continue their investigation of the scene.
“The Ministry in consultation with the judiciary, the Thunder Bay Fire Service, The Thunder Bay Police Service and the building facilities management company have determined that the building should remain closed this week while clean up and repairs are conducted,” Gray said in an emailed statement.
Some matters that were scheduled to be heard Monday, Oct. 5 were addressed remotely while others were adjourned to next week.
More details will be released once the full extent of the damage is known, Gray said.
